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OCR Text Extractor

Pull text out of images and scanned PDFs.

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Image of text → editable text

Sample output — your files never leave your device.

Frequently asked questions

How do I copy text from an image?

Drop the image in — OCR runs on your device and outputs the recognized text, ready to copy or download as a .txt file.

Which languages are supported?

Thirteen: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Hindi, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Korean and Russian. Pick the language your document is written in for best accuracy.

Can it read a scanned PDF?

Yes — a scanned PDF is just pages of images, and the extractor runs OCR on them. For born-digital PDFs that already contain text, the PDF to Word converter is the faster route.

Why does the first extraction take longer?

The OCR engine and your chosen language pack download once, then cache in your browser — later extractions skip that step and start faster.

How accurate is it?

Very good on clean, well-lit, straight-on images of printed text. Blurry photos, handwriting, and heavy stylization reduce accuracy — a sharper source gives a sharper result.

Is my document uploaded for OCR?

No. Recognition runs entirely on your device — the image or PDF is never sent to a server, which is the whole point for sensitive documents.

Is OCR Text Extractor free to use?

Yes. OCR Text Extractor is completely free on GenRise, with no limits, watermarks, or hidden paywalls.

Do I need to create an account or sign up?

No. Every GenRise tool works instantly in your browser — no account, email, or sign-up required.

Is my file uploaded to a server?

No. OCR Text Extractor runs entirely on-device using your browser, so your files are never uploaded or stored anywhere. All processing happens locally.

How does OCR Text Extractor work?

OCR Text Extractor uses your browser's built-in capabilities — Canvas, WebAssembly, and File APIs — to process files locally. Pull text out of images and scanned PDFs. Simply open the tool, select your file, and the result is generated instantly on your device.

Is OCR Text Extractor safe and private?

Yes. Since OCR Text Extractor processes everything in your browser, your files never leave your device. There is no server-side storage, no tracking of file contents, and no data collection.

Can I use OCR Text Extractor on mobile?

Yes. OCR Text Extractor works on any modern browser, including mobile devices. It is fully responsive and optimized for both desktop and mobile use.

About OCR Text Extractor

GenRise OCR Text Extractor pulls editable text out of images and scanned PDFs using optical character recognition that runs on your device — not on a server that sees your documents. Pick from 13 languages including English, Hindi, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Korean, Russian and major European languages; the language pack downloads once and stays cached. Copy the extracted text or download it as a .txt file — ideal for digitizing scans, grabbing text from screenshots, and making image-only PDFs searchable.

Key features

  • Extracts text from images (JPG, PNG, screenshots) and scanned PDFs
  • 13 languages: English, Hindi, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch
  • On-device OCR — documents and images are never uploaded
  • Language packs download once and cache for reuse
  • Copy extracted text or download it as a .txt file
  • Free with no page or image limits

How to use OCR Text Extractor

  1. 1Open the tool — no sign-up or installation needed. OCR Text Extractor works directly in your browser.
  2. 2Add your input — a file, text, or settings. Everything is processed in your browser; nothing is uploaded to a server.
  3. 3Adjust any options if needed. Pull text out of images and scanned PDFs.
  4. 4Copy or download your result instantly. It is generated locally on your device.

Common use cases

  • Digitizing scanned documents into editable text
  • Copying text out of screenshots and photos
  • Extracting quotes from a photographed book page
  • Making text from a scanned PDF copy-pasteable
  • Pulling data from forms, receipts and printed tables

100% Private — No uploads, ever

OCR Text Extractor runs entirely in your browser. Anything you enter or upload is processed locally and never sent to a server. There is no account required, no tracking of your content, and no data collection.

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